Join our panel for a discussion on the adoption of The CROWN Act in Virginia, its implications, and the history of hair discrimination against African American women throughout our country.
The CROWN Act, created in 2019 by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, seeks to end discriminatory regulations in schools and workplaces which center around race-based hairstyles. CROWN, which stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair", is a law that prohibits race-base hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locs, twists, or bantu knots.
Panelists
Carmen D - Licensed hairstylist and curl activist
Ross Farley, Human Resource Manager - Alexandria Public Library
Kimberly Lovell, LPC - Licensed mental health therapist and host of the podcast, "Killing it Softly"
Faith Spillman, MSW - Youth Services Coordinator, Alexandria Police Department
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |
TAGS: | Women's History Month | Social Justice | Natural Hair |
Please register for this event.
